Archive for April 27th, 2009

Loudon, NH — In recognition of LENOX’s “Extra Mile Hero” initiative, LENOX Industrial Tools and New Hampshire Motor Speedway have teamed up to announce the LENOX Speed Zone, a special seating section that offers a $39 ticket for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28.

A section of seats in the Laconia Grandstand has been designated as the LENOX Speed Zone. This section features a very limited number of $39 tickets for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at the speedway.

“In conjunction with honoring the LENOX Extra Mile Heroes, we have the opportunity to also recognize the true heroes of our sport -the loyal race fans,” said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “It is fitting that in these challenging economic times, the LENOX Speed Zone gives fans an incredible chance to be part of the largest sporting event in New England.”

Unidilla, Georgia’s Sprint Cup Series aspiring stock car driver, David Ragan, will race at Thunder Road Thursday August 27th in the final evening program of its 50th season.

“We wanted superstars from our past, present, and future to highlight our 50th anniversary activities,” said track co-owner Tom Curley. With 82-time Cup winner and Daytona 500 Champion Bobby Allison appearing on Thursday, June 18th and one of the very best NASCAR stars of today, Tony Stewart, coming to race the CARQUEST Vt Governor’s Cup on June 25th, we wanted a racer who we believe is ready for future stardom on NASCAR’s top level of racing. David Ragan is the real deal,” concluded Curley.Continue reading ‘NASCAR Cup Driver David Ragan Coming to Thunder Road’